Sri Lanka’s water crisis deepens amid growing shortages

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery may be gaining momentum, but a worsening drought is putting fresh pressure on farmers, households and wildlife. Months of below-normal rainfall, rising temperatures and el nino conditions have left reservoirs severely depleted and farming communities struggling for water. Here’s a report on how Sri Lanka’s water crisis is unfolding, and why it could pose another challenge to its economic recovery. Take a look.